You have been told the metastases are not resectable
Another team has concluded that surgery is not viable. You want Dr. Quenet to assess resectability based on his own experience.
Liver metastases resection · Madrid
Liver metastases resection in Madrid: non-resectable cases, new assessment in 48 h
Dr. Quenet and Prof. Panaro operate at Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón, Pozuelo de Alarcón. It is the same team that operates in Barcelona.
Dr. Quenet
liver and peritoneal surgical oncology
48 h
medical committee response
4.9/5
51+ verified Google reviews
Pozuelo
Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón, 15-25 min from central Madrid
Is this your situation?
Patients who ask for a second opinion on liver metastases in Madrid
Multiple or bilobar metastases
You have metastases in both liver lobes or multiple lesions and want to know whether a viable surgical strategy exists in Madrid.
Only chemotherapy has been proposed
No one has assessed whether surgery could be an option in your case of liver metastases of colorectal, neuroendocrine or gastric origin.
Liver recurrence after a previous resection
You have had a relapse in the liver and want to know whether there is an indication for a second resection at a hospital in Madrid.
You would rather have surgery in Madrid
You do not want to travel to Barcelona and would rather be treated by the Quenet Torrent team at a hospital in Madrid.
You are coming from abroad
Barajas airport is 25-30 km from the hospital. The coordinator advises you from the first contact.
How we approach your case
Liver metastases resection in Madrid: the technique and how we apply it
Extended resectability in Madrid
Dr. Quenet performs complex liver resections at Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón, with the same resectability criteria as in Barcelona.
Complex hepatectomy techniques
Two-stage hepatectomy, prior portal embolisation to increase the liver remnant, and resections with vascular reconstruction when appropriate.
Coordination with medical oncology
The surgical strategy is integrated with systemic treatment in a multidisciplinary committee. The timing and extent of surgery are decided jointly.
High-complexity hospital in Madrid
Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón has operating theatres, an ICU and equipment for high-complexity oncological liver surgery, with the same standards as in Barcelona.
Medical team
The specialists in oncological liver resection in Madrid
Dr. François Quenet
Surgical oncologist · Specialist in oncological liver surgery
View profile"Liver surgery for oncological metastases calls for specific experience and the clinical judgement to know when to operate and when not to."
Prof. Fabrizio Panaro
Hepatobiliopancreatic surgeon · Specialist in major hepatectomies
View profile"Major hepatectomy is a high-complexity procedure. The experience built up over hundreds of cases makes the difference in the outcome."
Dr. Juan José Torrent
Surgical oncologist · Specialist in liver metastases of peritoneal and colorectal origin
View profile"Coordinating liver resection with the management of any associated peritoneal disease is key in cases of advanced colorectal cancer."
Patient journey
How the process works, step by step
1. You send your report
You fill in the form and the coordinator tells you which documents are needed (triphasic CT, liver MRI, PET, blood tests, the latest oncologist's report).
2. The committee reviews it in 48 h
A liver surgeon, medical oncologist, radiologist and pathologist jointly analyse resectability and the strategy in Madrid or Barcelona.
3. We call you with the proposal
The coordinator explains whether surgery is indicated in Madrid, which technique is proposed and what the next steps are.
4. You decide with no obligation
The assessment does not commit you to anything. If you decide to have surgery, we organise everything; if not, we give you the clinical information in writing.
Where we see you in Madrid
Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón, Pozuelo de Alarcón
High-complexity private hospital with operating theatres equipped for oncological liver surgery and single rooms. Paseo de la Casa de Campo, 5, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón.
Operating theatres for complex liver resections
Equipped with intraoperative monitoring, liver ultrasound and an anaesthesiology team specialised in long oncological operations.
Single rooms
All rooms are single, and a companion can stay throughout the recovery.
4.9 from 51+ reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 in more than 51 verified Google reviews.
How to get there
15-25 minutes from central Madrid, 25-30 km from Barajas airport. On-site parking. More about the hospital.
Verified reviews
See on Google
4.5/5
What our patients say
L
4 weeks ago
5/5
Wonderful surgical team, among the best out there. Dr. Torrent (expert in peritoneal carcinomatosis) is an exceptional surgeon and an even better person. His coordinator is super kind, fast and efficient. The personal care is excellent and so are the results. This is of vital importance for cancer patients.
K
5 months ago
5/5
In the public healthcare system they gave my father a maximum of one year to live. They only offered him chemo and no hope, said it was impossible, that nothing could be done. He had several tumors inside the peritoneal sac with metastases. A year and a half later he is clean, completely cured. His latest PET scan came back clean. We are very happy. Thanks to Dr. Torrent and his team. THANK YOU.
M
A year ago
5/5
Excellent professionals, especially Dr. Torrent, attentive at all times to the patient (my wife), operated for peritoneal pseudomyxoma. They helped us with all our needs since we came from outside Barcelona. Thank you Elisabeth. We are very grateful to Quenet Torrent Institute, thank you for everything.
P
2 years ago
5/5
I am a 63-year-old patient. They detected adrenal gland cancer and told me there was nothing to be done. I sought a second opinion and they told me about the Quenet Torrent team, specialists in complex operations. Dr. Torrent, from the first moment, told me they could operate. They operated and removed a large tumor mass. I spent a week in the ICU and a month on the ward. Every day he came morning and evening, no matter Saturday or Sunday. Never throw in the towel. I am happy to have found these professionals who gave me my life back. Thank you.
I
3 years ago
5/5
Many thanks for your attention. Dr. Torrent always attentive, involved and decisive. The reception staff very pleasant and always offering the best option. 100% RECOMMENDED. THANK YOU.
M
5 years ago
5/5
Dr. Torrent helped me make the best decision at a difficult moment. I think he is a great professional and a person capable of accompanying you and putting himself in another's shoes. Thank you for everything.
F
6 years ago
5/5
I have peritoneal carcinomatosis. When I sent my diagnosis to every center, practically all of them agreed on palliative chemo with little survival time, since I had a very aggressive type of cell. Until we reached Dr. Quenet, Dr. Torrent and their team. I can only confirm what their CV announces: they are far ahead of the rest. They saved my life, because during the operation the harmful cells that everyone had diagnosed, and that were the reason nobody would operate on me, were not there. This intervention has become the best investment of my life.
M
6 years ago
5/5
The best decision of my life was finding this excellent team of surgeons who saved my husband's life. At a prestigious international clinic in Madrid he was given up for lost with advanced peritoneal carcinomatosis from appendiceal cancer, and thanks to them, the best professionals in this field, he was operated on very successfully. A perfect recovery with no complications, because they were on top of his progress at all times. They have a great quality: from the start they were very honest and close. I can only be deeply grateful; we went to buy time and thanks to them my husband got his life back.
E
7 years ago
5/5
Dr. Torrent is a brilliant surgeon and a very approachable and warm doctor, whose manner reveals all the qualities that make him a great person and professional: perseverance, innate curiosity and a desire to learn, humility, sincerity and empathy. Going through an operation is undoubtedly an intense experience, physically and emotionally, in which anxieties arise and you feel very vulnerable. All of that is normal, and as his former patient I can say that his care and professionalism throughout the process were absolutely exceptional. I felt very supported by him, with the confidence of knowing I was in the best hands. I will always be grateful to him. Moltes gràcies Dr. Torrent!
Frequently asked questions about liver metastases resection in Madrid
Direct answers before you contact the team.
Who operates on liver metastases in Madrid?
Dr. François Quenet and Prof. Fabrizio Panaro operate at Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón. It is the same team that operates in Barcelona: there is no separate team for each site. The surgeons travel, and the protocols and the multidisciplinary committee stay the same.
What types of liver metastases can be operated on in Madrid?
Metastases of colorectal origin, which are the most frequent, and of neuroendocrine and gastric origin. The committee assesses resectability case by case, looking at the number and location of the lesions, their relationship to the vessels and the healthy liver that would remain after the resection. The number of lesions alone does not rule out surgery.
Can a "non-resectable" assessment change in Madrid?
Yes. The limits of resectability depend on the team's experience; they are not a fixed feature of the tumour. Techniques such as two-stage hepatectomy or portal embolisation, which makes the healthy liver grow before surgery, widen the options for resection in cases turned down at other centres.
Where is the hospital in Madrid?
At Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón, Paseo de la Casa de Campo 5, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. It is 15-25 minutes from central Madrid and 25-30 km from Barajas airport, with on-site parking. The location makes it easier for patients from other regions of Spain and from abroad to get there.
How long is the hospital stay after liver resection in Madrid?
The average stay is 5 to 10 days for major resections, and minor ones allow earlier discharge. The rooms are single and a companion can stay throughout the admission. ERAS protocols, with early mobilisation and nutrition, shorten recovery and reduce complications.
Do you see patients from other regions of Spain or from abroad in Madrid?
Yes. Many of the patients at the Madrid site come from other regions of Spain or from abroad. Being close to Barajas airport helps, and the coordinator advises on travel and accommodation and groups the tests into a few days to reduce the number of trips.
Do you work with insurers in Madrid?
Yes. Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón works with the main private insurers. Cover for this type of surgery depends on each policy and on prior authorisation, so the coordinator reviews your case and explains what your insurance covers and what would be left out before any step is taken.
How do I request a liver metastases assessment in Madrid?
Fill in the form on this page or call +34 660 658 276. The coordinator replies within 24 hours and tells you which reports and imaging to send. With that documentation, the committee assesses resectability and proposes a concrete plan.
Liver metastases · Madrid
Send your report and receive an assessment in 48 h
Dr. Quenet and Prof. Panaro review your case in a multidisciplinary committee. If surgery is indicated in Madrid, they tell you clearly.
Call us: +34 660 658 276
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